American Eagle for sale

hayhugh · 10-15-2014, 08:38 PM

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...91061#topoflot

nukem556 · 10-15-2014, 08:50 PM

Obviously the straw has been redone and not very well, but I'd be hard pressed to say it's a reblue...looks original to me.
I'd like to know who made the repro grips on it. Those are the nicest ones I've seen.

alanint · 10-16-2014, 05:52 AM

Photographing in such harsh lighting tends to wash out any nuance of color. I would have to see the pistol in hand.

hayhugh · 10-16-2014, 06:02 AM

Price is right - mid shooter range!

cirelaw · 10-16-2014, 10:12 AM

Was the 1900 test luger the first? ~Eric

Arizona Slim · 10-16-2014, 10:49 AM

I would suggest that if anyone is interested in bidding on this pistol you might want to consider bypassing Proxibid and going directly to Carol Watkins web site where the buyers premium would be 3% less, just a thought.

www.cwocauctions.com

Lon

Ron Wood · 10-16-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

Was the 1900 test luger the first? ~Eric

No. The first American Eagle Luger was serial number 2002.

ithacaartist · 10-16-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hayhugh

Price is right - mid shooter range!

We'll see how long that lasts! Since missing the one on Gunsamerica, and this auction ripens a month from now, I might just throw my hat into the ring and bid on this one. Then I will re-do the straw!

Ron, what would be a decent price to pay? Don't forget the Buyers' premium, etc.

Ron Wood · 10-16-2014, 11:18 PM

A nice fairy early piece. An older refinish that was quite well done (hand polished not buffed...clean contours and markings). The photos are high res and can be enlarged so that you can see the condition clearly. Old finish is turning grey but still nice. I would think if you can get gun in hand for $2K including fees and shipping you couldn't go far wrong.

Mike B · 10-16-2014, 11:36 PM

Simpson just listed one (1900 AE) that has been redone a while back. Asking price is $1400.00. No auction fees, taxes or such; just shipping. I have no personal interest. Just thought it fit this thread nicely.
Mike

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...ducts_id=35927

sheepherder · 10-17-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike B

Simpson just listed one (1900 AE) that has been redone a while back. Asking price is $1400.00. No auction fees, taxes or such; just shipping. I have no personal interest. Just thought it fit this thread nicely.
Mike

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...ducts_id=35927

It be sold, mon...

Arizona Slim · 10-17-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by spacecoast

Sounds like you either have to be there in person or on the phone to get the 15% premium. Internet buyers pay 17.5%. Both have a 3% cash payment discount option.

I online bid for some lots at the last Julia auction and was pretty impressed with the way things ran. Live audio and everything.

A couple of years ago I won the bid for a very nice Portuguese Luger with a 15% buyers premium using their internet bidding option, since I have not won any bids from this company since then I can't say if they have changed this or not, you might want to contact them to get thir current buyers premium for internet bidders.

Lon

spacecoast · 10-17-2014, 07:42 AM

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No. The first American Eagle Luger was serial number 2002.

Ron - here's one at PIA that is serial # 1984.

http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com...epretest00.htm

Addendum - I found this in Dwight's database, says the Eagle is an engraving, not an original stamp. Nice.

Aha... Phoenix identifies this as a "presentation" gun... Obviously.

spacecoast · 10-17-2014, 07:52 AM

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I would suggest that if anyone is interested in bidding on this pistol you might want to consider bypassing Proxibid and going directly to Carol Watkins web site where the buyers premium would be 3% less, just a thought.

Sounds like you either have to be there in person or on the phone to get the 15% premium. Internet buyers pay 17.5%. Both have a 3% cash payment discount option.

I online bid for some lots at the last Julia auction and was pretty impressed with the way things ran. Live audio and everything.

10-15-2014, 08:38 PM	#1
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 896 Thanks: 857 Thanked 513 Times in 275 Posts	American Eagle for sale https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...91061#topoflot

10-16-2014, 10:12 AM	#5
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	How Many Different Model of our Eagles Are There? Was the 1900 test luger the first? ~Eric

10-16-2014, 11:18 PM	#9
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,179 Times in 1,703 Posts	A nice fairy early piece. An older refinish that was quite well done (hand polished not buffed...clean contours and markings). The photos are high res and can be enlarged so that you can see the condition clearly. Old finish is turning grey but still nice. I would think if you can get gun in hand for $2K including fees and shipping you couldn't go far wrong. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-15-2014, 08:50 PM	#2
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	Obviously the straw has been redone and not very well, but I'd be hard pressed to say it's a reblue...looks original to me. I'd like to know who made the repro grips on it. Those are the nicest ones I've seen.

10-16-2014, 05:52 AM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Photographing in such harsh lighting tends to wash out any nuance of color. I would have to see the pistol in hand.

10-16-2014, 06:02 AM	#4
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 896 Thanks: 857 Thanked 513 Times in 275 Posts	Price is right - mid shooter range!

10-16-2014, 10:49 AM	#6
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	I would suggest that if anyone is interested in bidding on this pistol you might want to consider bypassing Proxibid and going directly to Carol Watkins web site where the buyers premium would be 3% less, just a thought. www.cwocauctions.com Lon

10-16-2014, 11:36 PM	#10
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Simpson just listed one (1900 AE) that has been redone a while back. Asking price is $1400.00. No auction fees, taxes or such; just shipping. I have no personal interest. Just thought it fit this thread nicely. Mike http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...ducts_id=35927